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NBC urges peaceful resolution in Abia-Akwa Ibom boundary dispute

By Kunle Sanni The Director-General of the National Boundary Commission (NBC), Surveyor Adamu Adaji, has called for peace and progress in resolving the boundary dispute between Abia and Akwa Ibom States. Adaji made this appeal during a stakeholders’ meeting on the Abia/Akwa Ibom boundary dispute held in Abuja. The meeting reinforced the Commission’s commitment to achieving a peaceful and lasting…

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National grid collapses 2nd time in 3days, 10th time in 2024

Nigeria has been plunged into yet another national power grid collapse, the second in a span of three days. The grid collapsed thrice in October 2024 and has collapsed 10 times this year.. Just yesterday November 6, the Technical Investigative Committee set up by the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu on incessant grid collapse, presented its report to the…

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New tax bills will not affect agency funding, efficiency, says FIRS Chairman

Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adedeji, has reassured that the four tax bills currently before Nigeria’s National Assembly will not reduce the funding or operational efficiency of government agencies. The assurances came on Wednesday when Adedeji addressed the heads of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA),…

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Egbetokun cancels all activities in honour of late COAS Lagbaja

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has cancelled all non-essential personal and social engagements for the next two days in honour of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja. The late COAS died at the age of 56 years. In a statement on Wednesday, Force spokesman, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said that Lagbaja was known for his tireless…

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Acting CoAS mourns Lagbaja, lauds President Tinubu’s efforts to save him

Newly appointed acting Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, on Wednesday, paid tribute to his predecessor, Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, who passed away following a prolonged battle with an undisclosed illness. Lagbaja, who was 56, served as a dedicated and selfless leader, deeply committed to Nigeria’s security and welfare, Oluyede said. Oluyede disclosed that President Bola Tinubu made extensive…

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Over $200 million invested in Nigeria’s CNG initiative, says project director

By Kunle Sanni The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (Pi-CNG) has reported that more than $200 million has been invested in Nigeria’s transition to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as an alternative fuel, a move aimed at lowering fuel costs and promoting cleaner energy nationwide. Michael Oluwagbemi, project director and CEO of Pi-CNG, addressed recent media criticisms of the initiative on…

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EFCC Chairman urges youths to leverage fashion industry for economic growth

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has encouraged Nigerian youths to embrace opportunities within the booming fashion and design industry, highlighting its potential to drive economic growth and promote Nigeria’s image positively. Speaking at the African Fashion Festival Master Class in Abuja, Olukoyede, represented by Aisha Mohammed, Head of the EFCC’s Enlightenment…

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Blue Economy sector offers opportunities for Nigerian youth, says Minister at OAU conference

The Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Gboyega Oyetola, represented by the Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mr. Mohammed Bello-Koko, emphasized the vast opportunities within Nigeria’s blue economy sector for the nation’s youth. He made the assertion during the 2024 International Conference on “Advancing Entrepreneurship Education and Practice for Sustainable Development in Africa,” organized by the…

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Nigeria will not force Kemi Badenoch to identify with her roots- Dabiri-Erewa 

The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) Abike Dabiri-Erewa, says Nigeria will not force the newly elected leader of UK’s Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, to identify with her Nigerian roots. Dabiri-Erewa, whose office oversees activities of Nigerians in diaspora, disclosed that her office has reached out to Badenoch a few times and got no response. “It depends on…

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First Lady Oluremi Tinubu visits family of late CoAS, offers condolences

The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, who passed away at the age of 56 after a period of illness. Accompanied by the wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima, and the wife of the National Security Adviser, Hajia Ribadu,…

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